Legion Go is also the best handheld for EGPU and Desktop PC usage. Like so many Legion Go owners says. It's a gaming laptop in a handheld unlike the others. The others is pure handhelds. That's not a bad thing, but Legion Go gave people more options for people who wanted more than just a handheld.
Yes! Unlike the ROG you aren’t stuck using their proprietary plug to run an external GPU. Also have you seen MSI’s Claw with thunderbolt 5 and what it can do now?
@@EdsTechTalk94 Yep. I have seen MS Claw, but didn't know about Thunderbolt 5. It doubles the speed and power vs Thunderbolt 4. 240W in USB on a handheld is overkill.
@V3ntilator well it’s not for power over usb per say. It’s meant for file transfer and if you watch LTTs latest video on it. It can stream over usb-c almost latency free.
@@EdsTechTalk94 That's great. In latest specs it looks like it will have Thunderbolt 4. The preview/prototype version seem to have better specs than the one that will be for sale. Also, ptototype had 32.GB RAM, while final version will have 16.GB RAM. It's still 1-2 month before it launches, and it can still get some changes.
@@EdsTechTalk94 I would recommend if you are going down the egpu path for that wait for the new lenovo Oculink egpu i have had a few issues with my razer core x such as stuttering so i say thats ur best option
Awesome review! I noticed you ran MHGU, so congratulations on the taste, MH veteran! How do you like the emulation on the device? Does it feel natural, comfortable to play MH?
Emulation is awesome on the legion go plus the 8.8 screen, you can’t beat it. The controls are comfortable, but like I said in the video the corners kinda dig into my palm after a bit plus the weight make want me put it down after an hour or so.
@michaelcalabrese1730 it can play almost as many, the only games it can't play are certain anticheat games, and I think it's perfect because of how much easier it is to use the steam deck, steam os just simplifies gaming on pc, I can accept the tradeoff of better performance, ease of use is much more important to me.
since you have ROG ally & Legion Go which one will you pick and why? planning to buy this week but still I dont know which one? or just waiting for MSI claw
I would have to go with the legion go only because I do more then game on it and the QHD display is a nice touch for watching RUclips or a movie. The performance is just about the same as the ROG Ally so as gaming wise I’d expect near FPS across both. Plus I do like the communication Lenovo has been giving us consumers as far as future plans and updates for it.
I really wanna know how fortnite runs on this thing, i am quite a competetive player but my old laptop isnt holding up anymore and my budget is quite tight
Great news! It absolutely can play Fortnite. I was as able to get 80-120 fps at 1920x1200, directx 12, medium/low settings. So if you plan on making a dock station (which I would recommend) using a 1080p monitor then you’ll have no problems getting those crowns 😉
@EdsTechTalk94 thanks for testing it out! Def gonna try to get my hands on one later this year then (unless some other company drops a better version, of course 😅)
You can also looking into the legion go fan mod, it’s basically a piece of tape in a certain spot to stop the fan high pitch whine, I guess some units do that.
I just returned my LGO... I had a long return window on Amazon and it was due to run out this month. I had the wobbly controllers issue and Lenovo sent out one controller but that was it... I opened another ticket but have been ghosted.. I tuned the LGO quite well but I did have issues running some games... I found the big screen and resolution options to be a blessing and a curse.. some games can't handle the high rez and 800p looked like dog shit. I will likely buy again in a couple months when they sort the controller issue out... until then I will use my OG Steam Deck which now looks like it has a tiny screen :/
That’s horrible to hear! I heard the wobble isn’t always the controller but the actual mount on the screen side. Apparently the bracket can come loose. But I guess it’s too late to try. The Steam Deck is still a great device! It’s perfect for someone that just wants to pick up a gaming handheld and just simply game. No big hoops to jump through, it’s all right there. I trust Valve will keep up the great work it.
Yeah there wasn’t anything loose… I just added a little piece of electrical tap to the inside of the controller which worked tbf but for £700 I want perfect out of the box @@EdsTechTalk94
Totally agree. I can understand something coming loose but having to put tape on it is not acceptable in my book either. Hope the steam deck treats you well for the mean time! I know Emudeck is one of my favorite things to do on it.
Absolutely it will work! If it’s 4k you might not be able to play many games at that resolution so you’ll have to turn them down, keep that in mind. Don’t forget to grab a usb-c dock that allows for at least 100w pass through so you can charge and use the Legion Go at the same time.
Hey Ed, do you know why they did not made 32gb ram and 2tb-4tb storage, or at least 2280 space. Did they plan more for their next device, and when they will release it? Seems so little to have only this config.
I couldn’t tell yea, but a lot of people wish they included more ram. And as for SSD size, it’s due to its small form factor. And I’m sure the next models off all the pc handhelds will include a 32gb ram option.
Both of those come from companies that aren’t as well known or have the kinda of capital to throw at handhelds like asus or Lenovo. Thats why they cost more and aren’t as popular. Not saying they aren’t competition, just for the niche people. I’d love a 64gb version win 4!
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Legion Go is also the best handheld for EGPU and Desktop PC usage. Like so many Legion Go owners says.
It's a gaming laptop in a handheld unlike the others. The others is pure handhelds. That's not a bad thing, but Legion Go gave people more options for people who wanted more than just a handheld.
Yes! Unlike the ROG you aren’t stuck using their proprietary plug to run an external GPU. Also have you seen MSI’s Claw with thunderbolt 5 and what it can do now?
@@EdsTechTalk94 Yep. I have seen MS Claw, but didn't know about Thunderbolt 5. It doubles the speed and power vs Thunderbolt 4. 240W in USB on a handheld is overkill.
@V3ntilator well it’s not for power over usb per say. It’s meant for file transfer and if you watch LTTs latest video on it. It can stream over usb-c almost latency free.
@@EdsTechTalk94 That's great. In latest specs it looks like it will have Thunderbolt 4. The preview/prototype version seem to have better specs than the one that will be for sale. Also, ptototype had 32.GB RAM, while final version will have 16.GB RAM.
It's still 1-2 month before it launches, and it can still get some changes.
@V3ntilator of course the demo has better specs 😅 I’m really interested in it being all intel cpu and gpu. I wonder well it will actually game.
wow unbiased review everything you said is on point
I’m just speaking the truth!
perfect on point info mate keep it up you got a new subscriber
Thanks!
I swapped out my $4000 (aud) gaming pc for this thing with an egpu thats how much i love it
I’m tempted to try and switch out my gaming pc for the Legion Go for a month and see how It can handle it.
@@EdsTechTalk94 I would recommend if you are going down the egpu path for that wait for the new lenovo Oculink egpu
i have had a few issues with my razer core x such as stuttering so i say thats ur best option
Awesome review! I noticed you ran MHGU, so congratulations on the taste, MH veteran! How do you like the emulation on the device? Does it feel natural, comfortable to play MH?
Emulation is awesome on the legion go plus the 8.8 screen, you can’t beat it. The controls are comfortable, but like I said in the video the corners kinda dig into my palm after a bit plus the weight make want me put it down after an hour or so.
The Legion GO is definitely the best Windows Handheld, otherwise, ill stick with my steam deck oled, its just perfect
I don't get hoe the deck is perfect it can't play as many games as the legion go can and the games look way better on the go
@michaelcalabrese1730 it can play almost as many, the only games it can't play are certain anticheat games, and I think it's perfect because of how much easier it is to use the steam deck, steam os just simplifies gaming on pc, I can accept the tradeoff of better performance, ease of use is much more important to me.
since you have ROG ally & Legion Go which one will you pick and why? planning to buy this week but still I dont know which one? or just waiting for MSI claw
I would have to go with the legion go only because I do more then game on it and the QHD display is a nice touch for watching RUclips or a movie. The performance is just about the same as the ROG Ally so as gaming wise I’d expect near FPS across both. Plus I do like the communication Lenovo has been giving us consumers as far as future plans and updates for it.
@@EdsTechTalk94 wow. Thank you for that any thoughts on MSI claw? would you buy?or still keeping the Go
@@orczville9258 I would have to skip the Claw only because it’s all intel and I don’t trust it yet.
@@EdsTechTalk94 thank you new subscriber Goodluck.
I really wanna know how fortnite runs on this thing, i am quite a competetive player but my old laptop isnt holding up anymore and my budget is quite tight
I’ll gladly install Fortnite and let you know how well it runs!
@@EdsTechTalk94 ty 👍
Great news! It absolutely can play Fortnite. I was as able to get 80-120 fps at 1920x1200, directx 12, medium/low settings. So if you plan on making a dock station (which I would recommend) using a 1080p monitor then you’ll have no problems getting those crowns 😉
@EdsTechTalk94 thanks for testing it out! Def gonna try to get my hands on one later this year then (unless some other company drops a better version, of course 😅)
@EdsTechTalk94 what wattage settinf was this at, btw?
When I put it in performance mode, the fan noise gets louder. Is this normal?
Yes, it’s normal. In the quick setting tab there is an option for full fan speed, you can try turning that off and see if that helps.
@@EdsTechTalk94 Thank you very much
Anytime!
You can also looking into the legion go fan mod, it’s basically a piece of tape in a certain spot to stop the fan high pitch whine, I guess some units do that.
I just returned my LGO... I had a long return window on Amazon and it was due to run out this month.
I had the wobbly controllers issue and Lenovo sent out one controller but that was it... I opened another ticket but have been ghosted..
I tuned the LGO quite well but I did have issues running some games... I found the big screen and resolution options to be a blessing and a curse.. some games can't handle the high rez and 800p looked like dog shit.
I will likely buy again in a couple months when they sort the controller issue out... until then I will use my OG Steam Deck which now looks like it has a tiny screen :/
That’s horrible to hear! I heard the wobble isn’t always the controller but the actual mount on the screen side. Apparently the bracket can come loose. But I guess it’s too late to try.
The Steam Deck is still a great device! It’s perfect for someone that just wants to pick up a gaming handheld and just simply game. No big hoops to jump through, it’s all right there. I trust Valve will keep up the great work it.
Yeah there wasn’t anything loose… I just added a little piece of electrical tap to the inside of the controller which worked tbf but for £700 I want perfect out of the box @@EdsTechTalk94
Totally agree. I can understand something coming loose but having to put tape on it is not acceptable in my book either. Hope the steam deck treats you well for the mean time! I know Emudeck is one of my favorite things to do on it.
I want to buy msi curved 34 gaming monitor 144hz do you think it will work with legion gi legion?
Absolutely it will work! If it’s 4k you might not be able to play many games at that resolution so you’ll have to turn them down, keep that in mind. Don’t forget to grab a usb-c dock that allows for at least 100w pass through so you can charge and use the Legion Go at the same time.
Hey Ed, do you know why they did not made 32gb ram and 2tb-4tb storage, or at least 2280 space. Did they plan more for their next device, and when they will release it? Seems so little to have only this config.
I couldn’t tell yea, but a lot of people wish they included more ram. And as for SSD size, it’s due to its small form factor. And I’m sure the next models off all the pc handhelds will include a 32gb ram option.
legion go is cool ! screen is realy damn epic 🎉 enjoy mine all nights with diablo 2 , looks so awsome with fullhd 😊😊 and 60 fps locked 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Totally agree!!
I like my ally couldn’t get it at the time
Battery life is crap just like the rog ally 😂 best handheld my where 😂
Have you tried a gaming laptop? Same thing basically 😂
@@EdsTechTalk94 lmao my onexplayer and gpd win 4 7840u both have way better battery life than this 😅😅😅
Both of those come from companies that aren’t as well known or have the kinda of capital to throw at handhelds like asus or Lenovo. Thats why they cost more and aren’t as popular. Not saying they aren’t competition, just for the niche people. I’d love a 64gb version win 4!
Naw steam deck for me
What made you go steam deck? Curious for my own research.
Are you a robot? 😮
Noooooo…….maybe 🤖